{"id":140178,"date":"2023-06-28T05:25:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T05:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=140178"},"modified":"2025-04-06T06:13:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T06:13:09","slug":"fix-mov-file-wont-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-mov-file-wont-play\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Solutions to Fix MOV File Won&#8217;t Play on Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>MOV is a high-quality video format developed by Apple. It is a common format used to store movies, TV shows, short video clips, and more.<\/p><p>However, it&rsquo;s annoying when you want to watch your favorite movies or videos, and an MOV video file won&rsquo;t play for unknown reasons.<\/p><p>In this post, find effective methods to fix <strong>&lsquo;MOV files not playing on Mac&rsquo;<\/strong> issue. Before moving on, let&rsquo;s see some probable causes why MOV files are not playing on your system.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-won&rsquo;t-mov-file-play-on-mac?\"><strong>Why won&rsquo;t MOV File Play on Mac?<\/strong><\/h2><p>From MOV file corruption to missing codecs, there could be various reasons for MOV files not playing on Mac. Playing a MOV file in an outdated or incompatible media player can be a possible reason your video file won&rsquo;t play. Here are some common reasons why you can&rsquo;t play MOV files on Mac:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Media Player does not support MOV file format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interruption while transferring, editing, or downloading the MOV file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing or unsupported video codecs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdated media player or video drivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem with file compression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MOV video file is corrupt or damaged due to bad sectors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virus or malware infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Downloading MOV files from an unreliable internet source<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improper or abrupt system shutdown can damage the structure of the MOV file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hard drives, SD cards, or USBs storing MOV and MKV files have bad sectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-best-ways-to-repair-mov-and-mkv-files\"><strong>5 Best Ways to Repair MOV and MKV Files<\/strong><\/h2><p>Here are some of the best and easiest ways to repair corrupt MOV video files.<\/p><p><strong>Caution:<\/strong>&nbsp;Do not work on the&nbsp;<strong>original MOV file.&nbsp;<\/strong>Please make a copy of the original file and then repair it.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 1: Fix Corrupted MOV Files using VLC Player<\/strong><\/h3><p>Often, incompatibility with the media player, can be reason for MOV videos not playing on a Mac. Use VLC media player to fix MOV files and make them playable. Just follow the steps to repair the damaged MOV file using the VLC player:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open VLC Media Player on your Mac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>File option at the top and select the Convert\/Stream<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-compress-video-vlc-1.jpg\" alt=\"fix MOV file won't play in VLC\" class=\"wp-image-140193 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-compress-video-vlc-1.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-compress-video-vlc-1-150x173.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click&nbsp;<strong>Open Media&nbsp;<\/strong>and select one or more videos you want to transcode. Select the <strong>Customize<\/strong>&nbsp;option next to&nbsp;the <strong>Choose<\/strong> <strong>Profile<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-open-mov-file.jpg\" alt=\"open media file\" class=\"wp-image-140194 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-open-mov-file.jpg 662w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-open-mov-file-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-open-mov-file-150x114.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Encapsulation tab<\/strong> and select any<strong> file<\/strong> <strong>format<\/strong>, such as AVI. Click <strong>Apply<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"658\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-click-customization.jpg\" alt=\"go to encapsulation tab\" class=\"wp-image-140195 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-click-customization.jpg 658w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-click-customization-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-click-customization-150x116.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Save as File<\/strong> button at the bottom of the <strong>Convert &amp; Stream<\/strong> window.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"658\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-click-save-as-file-.jpg\" alt=\"Save as file\" class=\"wp-image-140196 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-click-save-as-file-.jpg 658w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-click-save-as-file--300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-click-save-as-file--150x116.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click&nbsp;<strong>Browse<\/strong> to select the location to save your video, and remember to give your file a proper name. Then click<strong> Save.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-browse-location.jpg\" alt=\"Browse location\" class=\"wp-image-140197 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-browse-location.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-browse-location-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-browse-location-150x114.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><p>After transcoding, you can play the MOV video in VLC or any other media player.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 2: Repair MOV\/MKV File using VLC Player&rsquo;s Video Fix Feature<\/strong><\/h3><p>Use <strong>&lsquo;Always fix&rsquo;<\/strong> option of VLC Media Player to repair minor corruption issues in AVI files. If your MOV files are not playing, use VLC media player to convert them into AVI format and use the <strong>&lsquo;Always Fix&rsquo;<\/strong> option to fix the playback issue. Here&rsquo;s how to do it:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the <strong>MOV<\/strong> video file, select <strong>Rename<\/strong> and change the extension to .AVI. Hit the <strong>Enter<\/strong> key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch VLC Player and go to <strong>VLC Media Player<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Preferences<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"698\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/6-open-avi-files.jpg\" alt=\"open AVI files\" class=\"wp-image-140198 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/6-open-avi-files.jpg 698w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/6-open-avi-files-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/6-open-avi-files-150x67.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Input\/Codec<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/7-input-codec.jpg\" alt=\"go to input codec\" class=\"wp-image-140199 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/7-input-codec.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/7-input-codec-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/7-input-codec-150x181.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>Always Fix<\/strong> option from the <strong>&lsquo;Repair AVI Files&rsquo;<\/strong> drop-down list. Click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/8-always-fix.jpg\" alt=\"choose always fix\" class=\"wp-image-140200 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/8-always-fix.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/8-always-fix-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/8-always-fix-150x180.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-3:-repair-mov\/mkv-files-via-video-repair-software\"><strong>Method 3: Repair MOV\/MKV Files via Video Repair Software<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2><p>If the MOV file is severely corrupt, use an efficient video repair tool, such as<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/disk-recovery\/video-repair.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stellar Repair for Video <\/a><\/strong>to repair the file. This tool uses advanced algorithms to repair all kinds of MOV corruption in header, frames, and compression issues. You can use it to repair out-of-sync, flickering, stuttering, black screen, out-of-sync, or truncated videos. <\/p><p>Stellar Repair for Video fixes corrupt, non-playable, or damaged MOV videos saved in Windows\/Mac, memory cards, SD cards, and other storage drives. The software even repairs MOV videos captured via iPhone\/Android phones, Digicam, digital cameras, etc. It can repair almost all popular video file formats, like MOV, FLV, WEBM, MPEG, etc.<\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarRepairforVideo-Blog.exe\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80481 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/images\/free-download-windows.png\" alt=\"Download for Windows\"><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarRepairforVideo-B.dmg.zip\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80484 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/images\/free-download-Mac.png\" alt=\"Download for Mac\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>Steps to Repair Corrupt MOV Files<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download, install, and launch <strong>Stellar Repair for Video<\/strong> on your Mac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the home screen, click <strong>Add File <\/strong>to upload your corrupt MOV videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Stellar-video-repair-add-files-2.jpg\" alt=\"Stellar video repair add files\" class=\"wp-image-180274 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Stellar-video-repair-add-files-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Stellar-video-repair-add-files-2-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Stellar-video-repair-add-files-2-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Stellar-video-repair-add-files-2-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, click&nbsp;<strong>Repair<\/strong> to initiate the repair process.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/stellar-repairing-selected-videos-1.jpg\" alt=\"stellar repairing selected videos\" class=\"wp-image-180275 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/stellar-repairing-selected-videos-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/stellar-repairing-selected-videos-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/stellar-repairing-selected-videos-1-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/stellar-repairing-selected-videos-1-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the repair process is complete, you can see the <strong>preview<\/strong> of the repaired video files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, click <strong>Save Repaired Files<\/strong> to save the repaired videos at the desired location.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/stellar-video-repair-select-save-repaired-files-1.jpg\" alt=\"stellar video repair select save repaired files\" class=\"wp-image-180276 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/stellar-video-repair-select-save-repaired-files-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/stellar-video-repair-select-save-repaired-files-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/stellar-video-repair-select-save-repaired-files-1-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/stellar-video-repair-select-save-repaired-files-1-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 4: Repair MOV Video Files with Stellar Online Video Repair Tool<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3><p>You can also use free online video repair tools like Stellar Video Repair Online to repair corrupted videos &nbsp;in just a few steps. This tool repairs and fixes damaged or broken video files, such as MOV, AVI, MKV, and MP4.<\/p><p><strong>Here&rsquo;s how to use the Free Online Video Repair tool to repair MP4 videos:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/repair.stellarinfo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stellar Video Repair Online<\/a> tool on your web browser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, click <strong>Upload Video<\/strong> to upload the corrupted video files.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/repair-mov-file-online-1024x375.png\" alt=\"repair mov file online\" class=\"wp-image-180277 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/repair-mov-file-online-1024x375.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/repair-mov-file-online-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/repair-mov-file-online-768x281.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/repair-mov-file-online-1536x563.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/repair-mov-file-online-1568x575.png 1568w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/repair-mov-file-online-150x55.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/repair-mov-file-online.png 1648w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now add a reference video (a playable video created from the same device in the same format as corrupted videos), upload it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the<strong> Start Repair<\/strong> button and wait for the repair process to be completed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the repair is done, then preview the repaired video and save the file.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 5: Re-download MOV Files Codec or Source<\/strong><\/h3><p>If the downloaded MOV videos is not playing on Mac, it could be due to incomplete download, so download the video again by visiting the source website.<\/p><p>If your media player does not support the codec used to compress the file, download the MOV file codec from the Internet. Alternatively, look for compatible codecs online and try to download them into your video player, like Windows Media Player, to support the unplayable MOV video files.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p>Fix MOV file not playing issue on Mac using VLC Media Player&rsquo;s repair features or with the help of professional MOV video repair tool like&nbsp;<strong>Stellar Repair for Video<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MOV is a high-quality video format developed by Apple. It is a&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-mov-file-wont-play\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Best Solutions to Fix MOV File Won&#8217;t Play on Mac<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":140183,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[596],"tags":[5177,5176],"class_list":["post-140178","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-video-repair","tag-mov-file-not-playing","tag-mov-file-wont-play","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Fix MOV File Won&#039;t Play on Mac?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Use Always Fix Feature of VLC Player or transcode the video to see if your MOV files work. 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